NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A patient with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder has been drinking copious amounts of water and voiding frequently. The patient is experiencing muscle cramps, twitching, and is reporting dizziness.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse checks lab work for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms suggest hyponatremia from excessive water intake, requiring electrolyte assessment.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection. Which of the following sites is most appropriate for an adult patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The ventrogluteal site is safest for IM injections in adults, minimizing nerve or vessel damage. Deltoid and vastus lateralis are alternatives but less preferred, and dorsogluteal is avoided due to sciatic nerve risk.
Question 3 of 5
A 12-year-old male is brought to his primary care provider to determine whether sexual abuse has occurred. The mother states, 'Because there is no permanent physical damage, he does not need any more treatment.' The nurse's response should be based on which of the following pieces of information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Male sexual abuse survivors may experience confusion about sexual identity, necessitating psychological support. The other statements are incorrect: long-term issues are common, not all survivors become abusers, and needs vary by gender. Psychosocial Integrity
Extract:
When a patient return from the recovery room following a subtotal thyroidectomy, the nurse should immediately
Question 4 of 5
inspect the incision.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thyroid surgery sometimes results in accidental removal of the parathyroid glands. A resultant hypocalcemia may lead to contraction of the glottis, causing airway obstruction; edema also causes obstruction. Having a tracheostomy set ready is critical.
Extract:
The nurse is teaching a client and family about phenelzine (Nardil).
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following foods would the nurse urge the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cheese is one of the foods that may cause a hypertensive crisis when taken with Nardil, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).